Comments on: What Do Social Action, Muppets & Pro Football Players Have in Common? http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1344 sameve Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:57:44 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1344 Thanks Ben! Co-ops are awesome too. Another example of the importance of hands-on experience! Thanks Ben! Co-ops are awesome too. Another example of the importance of hands-on experience!

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1342 sameve Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:56:35 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1342 Ryan: They make for good stories period, not just in job interviews :) I love that idea of a class with real world experience. At my school, we were required to do one internship before graduation, and it technically counted as completing a course. There was even a final paper. I agree that there are so many opportunities that students take for granted. If they're worried about finding something or having enough time to take classes and intern, they could look for something online like you suggested, or try a program like I did in DC. And yes, leaving internships until the last semester is really selling yourself short in the long run. Thanks for your insight! Ryan: They make for good stories period, not just in job interviews :) I love that idea of a class with real world experience. At my school, we were required to do one internship before graduation, and it technically counted as completing a course. There was even a final paper. I agree that there are so many opportunities that students take for granted. If they're worried about finding something or having enough time to take classes and intern, they could look for something online like you suggested, or try a program like I did in DC. And yes, leaving internships until the last semester is really selling yourself short in the long run. Thanks for your insight!

]]> By: benjamintwilcox http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1343 benjamintwilcox Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:53:30 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1343 That is really cool that you were able to get so many different industries in your of internships. You obviously have a lot of different interests. <br><br>I interned and co-oped while going to school too, but mine were focused in the automotive industry. There is no doubt that I got each job because of the one that I held previously gave me the proper experience the next job was looking for. Great stuff! That is really cool that you were able to get so many different industries in your of internships. You obviously have a lot of different interests.

I interned and co-oped while going to school too, but mine were focused in the automotive industry. There is no doubt that I got each job because of the one that I held previously gave me the proper experience the next job was looking for. Great stuff!

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1341 sameve Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:49:48 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1341 Akhila: So true! Even if you know what field you want to work in, chances are there are still many options within the field. Also, we may perceive things differently from the outside looking in. An internship shows you firsthand how everything operates in the workplace. Certain career prospects look more glamorous than they actually are. Four internships before graduation, awesome! Best of luck, and thanks for commenting! Akhila: So true! Even if you know what field you want to work in, chances are there are still many options within the field. Also, we may perceive things differently from the outside looking in. An internship shows you firsthand how everything operates in the workplace. Certain career prospects look more glamorous than they actually are. Four internships before graduation, awesome! Best of luck, and thanks for commenting!

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 sameve Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:46:11 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1340 Susan: Working during college is super important, even if it's more for income and general work experience than something in your intended field. During the school year, I spent some time working at a local insurance office. Although it's not something I had any interest in pursuing, I developed and honed a number of helpful skills. Sesame was pretty fantastic. You would love it there! Thanks for your comments! Susan: Working during college is super important, even if it's more for income and general work experience than something in your intended field. During the school year, I spent some time working at a local insurance office. Although it's not something I had any interest in pursuing, I developed and honed a number of helpful skills. Sesame was pretty fantastic. You would love it there! Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1339 sameve Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:42:40 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1339 Thanks Emily! They were all pretty awesome, definitely great learning experiences. You make a great point, although even the most awesome organizations are not without problems, when you're in a creative environment, it's easier to get past those issues. Also, I'm so glad you love Elmo :) Thanks Emily! They were all pretty awesome, definitely great learning experiences. You make a great point, although even the most awesome organizations are not without problems, when you're in a creative environment, it's easier to get past those issues. Also, I'm so glad you love Elmo :)

]]> By: ryanstephens http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1337 ryanstephens Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:37:00 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1337 Like Emily said, the diversity of your internships is awesome! I bet they made (make) for good stories in job interviews.<br><br>There's very little substitute for actual experience, which is why I love that my grad program at A&M had 3 consulting classes where the entire class was working on a semester long project for a real company. And now with the interwebs, if you have time you can consult yourself, get a virtual internship to do during school, etc. There's so many opportunities that students take for granted or don't worry about until a semester shy of graduation. Like Emily said, the diversity of your internships is awesome! I bet they made (make) for good stories in job interviews.

There's very little substitute for actual experience, which is why I love that my grad program at A&M had 3 consulting classes where the entire class was working on a semester long project for a real company. And now with the interwebs, if you have time you can consult yourself, get a virtual internship to do during school, etc. There's so many opportunities that students take for granted or don't worry about until a semester shy of graduation.

]]> By: Akhila http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 Akhila Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:37:20 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1334 Sam, I absolutely concur with you on the value of internships! I've already done 3 in my undergrad time, and I'm going to do a final internship next quarter before I graduate in a public interest/immigration law firm! Basically internships not only give you insight into a new field if you're unsure of your interests, but they give you a concrete skill set to draw on once you DO know what field you want to work in! Sam, I absolutely concur with you on the value of internships! I've already done 3 in my undergrad time, and I'm going to do a final internship next quarter before I graduate in a public interest/immigration law firm! Basically internships not only give you insight into a new field if you're unsure of your interests, but they give you a concrete skill set to draw on once you DO know what field you want to work in!

]]> By: Susan Pogorzelski http://www.lifeschocolates.com/learning/what-do-social-action-muppets-pro-football-players-have-in-common/comment-page-1/#comment-1331 Susan Pogorzelski Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:44:56 +0000 http://www.lifeschocolates.com/?p=1128#comment-1331 Sam: Those internships sound phenomenal! How exciting to be a part of these different fields that interest you and get a real taste of its inner workings. I fully advocate for working during college -- whether through internships, volunteering, or a seasonal job in a bank that you just might end up at one day (ahem). You get to see what a real working environment is like and acquire skills that will lead you through a lifetime.<br><br>Love that you got to work with Sesame Street. Might be a bit jealous over that one. =P<br><br>Great post! Sam: Those internships sound phenomenal! How exciting to be a part of these different fields that interest you and get a real taste of its inner workings. I fully advocate for working during college — whether through internships, volunteering, or a seasonal job in a bank that you just might end up at one day (ahem). You get to see what a real working environment is like and acquire skills that will lead you through a lifetime.

Love that you got to work with Sesame Street. Might be a bit jealous over that one. =P

Great post!

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